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MJ57 ZUC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,027 mi
Last recorded192,027 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ZUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 192,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 178,270 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2017 178,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 161,573 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 145,971 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 145,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 126,754 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 111,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 111,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 101,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,170 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISTORTING

N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

Fail 8 Nov 2010 78,016 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R BUMP STOP SPLIT

N/S/R WHEEL BUCKLED

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MJ57 ZUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ57 ZUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ57 ZUC registered?

MJ57 ZUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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